Sermons on Doors Close:

When God Speaks Scarcity Ends

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 5, 2025

The people of Samaria were starving. Every door seemed closed. Every resource seemed exhausted. But God’s word reminded them that scarcity is never stronger than the One who speaks.

“When God Speaks, Scarcity Ends” INTRODUCTION Life is full of seasons where resources are scarce. There are times when the pantry seems empty, the bank account is dry, and opportunities appear to be locked behind closed doors. There are moments when hope is hard to find, when people around you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

There is nothing in our life that affects us like the opportunities that confront us each day.

When the door of opportunity is opened for us, we have to be willing to enter. Illus: Legend has it that the Mormons always gave Mark Twain a hard time about his opposition to their teaching that a man can have many wives. He was always looking for an opportunity to set them straight. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008

The last three Churches in Asia

Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Knocking On Heaven's Door (Psalm 122)

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 10, 2025

Three things give us confidence to knock on Heaven's Door: We've been invited, Someone's home, and we desperately want what's inside.

For a lot of people, there are few things more intimidating than knocking on a door. Think of the tension: at the closed door of your boss’s office. The front door of your prom date’s house. The front door of a neighbor’s house when you have girl scout cookies to sell. Knocking on a door can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

If you draw close to God he will draw close to you

Psalm 73:27-28 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee. 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works. He was just a little lad, and on a Sabbath day was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Misspoken

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 19, 2013

RECEIVE GOD'S WORD WITH UNDERSTANDING AND OBEY HIM.

MISSPOKEN INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF JOB MAY BE THE EARLIEST BOOK IN THE BIBLE, DATING AROUND 2,000 B.C. JOB ASSERTS HIS INTEGRITY IN CHAPTER 31. HE ASKED GOD TO WEIGH HIM WITH ACCURATE SCALES. GOD ACCOMMODATES HIS REQUEST AND FINDS NEED FOR IMPROVEMENT. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: JOB IS A ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bearing The Image Of God

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Oct 16, 2011

Sermon taking a comparison of Moses' desire to see God face to face and Jesus speaking of giving to God what belongs to God

18th Pentecost 11 Exodus 33:12-23 and Matthew 22: 15-22 Bearing the image of God. I want to take a different route this morning and do a comparison of the Old Testament with the New. In Exodus 33: 12-33 Moses speaks to God about a desire to see Him face to face. Up to this point Moses had spoken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jan 14, 2017

If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly many people who say they love God don't even really "know" Him.

Introduction: If you ask the average person if he loves God, his answer will probably be “yes.” However, many people who sincerely believe they love the Lord are mistaken. Sadly, they may not even know Him. Words alone are no proof of love. In fact, we use the word love rather loosely, ascribing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making God More Real In Your Life

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2014

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Making God More Real in Your Life John 14:7-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MoreReal.html Jesus is having a Q&A session with His disciples. They have left their jobs, boat investments, mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, and all their life plans in order to follow the Lord. It has been ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden In Marys Heart

Contributed by Charles Scott on Dec 20, 2017

Mary was an obedient, observant and a fleshly treasury for the graces of God. She treasured the words and deeds of Jesus in her heart and sang of the joy of sharing in the new birth available for all mankind and is an example to the church.

ADVENT II Hid in Marys Heart Psalm 119 Luke 1__26   THY WORD HAVE I HID IN MY HEART THAT I MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD  Psalm 119:11- “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”  (NIV)  Mary, a daughter of David, may have reflected on this Psalm; especially after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Search For Jesus

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 7, 2022

As Christians we all want to get close to Jesus but few are able to develop a close, personal relationship with Him due to focusing on their own needs first instead of the kingdom of God.

The Search for Jesus! John 6:22-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Not all Searching for Jesus is Holy The Bible states we are to “seek the Lord while He may be found” for when we “come near to Him, He will come near to us” (Isaiah 55:6; James 4:8). He who has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing The Wickets

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Oct 31, 2021

What is a wicket? Opening or entrance made in a wall.

Isaiah 58:12 Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls (wickets), Restorer of Streets with Dwellings. Introduction: Two of the best-known companies in this city have a slogan that catches my attention: 1) ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12

Denomination: Church Of God

There Must Be More To Life Than This!

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 6, 2013

Like many before Him, Jesus made some audacious claims. The difference is that he can deliver every time!

THERE’S GOT TO BE MORE TO LIFE THAN THIS! JOHN 10:1-10, 19 Big Idea: Like many before Him, Jesus made some audacious claims. The difference is that he can deliver every time! 1 "I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene